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Call 301-370-6463 or email info@ParamountConstruction.net
before it’s gone!
New home to be built on 14,000sf+ building lot in
the Town of Somerset.
This new home will have 6200 square
feet of finished space.

$3.4M for land and new home to be built
14K sf+ lot
Town of Somerset
6200sf above finished space
Real estate brokers are welcome.

Town of Somerset New Home For Sale
Enjoy great schools, pool and tennis courts.
Walk to Friendship Heights Metro.

This is a exclusive private sale.
Call 301-370-6463 now or email
info@ParamountConstruction.net

Hurry on this one before it’s gone!

$1.4M
10K sf lot
Town of Somerset
3300sf above basement finished

Home ready to move into “as-is”.
Recently remodeled home for sale in the Town of Somerset
Enjoy great schools, pool and tennis courts.
Walk to Friendship Heights Metro.

This is a exclusive private sale.
Call 301-370-6463 now or email
info@ParamountConstruction.net
Also, visit ChevyChaseHomeForSale.com

Here are several versions of home additions and renovation
options that we have shown to prospective home purchasers
for 7605 Honesty Way Bethesda Home for sale:

Here is a architectural rendering of a proposed two story addition and renovation floor plan to
a home in Chevy Chase Maryland:

Here is a reduced version of a home addition to a home in Bethesda:

Here are some of our favorite resources for new home building:

Division 1 – Structural Engineers

Hacopian Enterprises, Inc
Sam Hacopian
301 983-4931

Division 1 – Land Surveyor

Land Engineering, plc
Lloyd A. Ntuk
703-507-6586

Division 2- Landscape Subcontractor

Clearwater Landscape & Nursery
Doug Goetze
301-607-4480
www.clearwaterlandscape.com

Division 3 – Concrete Subcontractor

JSC Concrete Construction, Inc.
John Cerqueria
703-365-0902

Poolesville Concrete Company Inc.
Arlindo
301-926-1515

Village Concrete
Harjit Chawla
703-365-8544

Division 4- Flagstone & Brick Supplier

Potomac Valley Brick and Supply Co.
Roland King
301 309-9600
www.pvbrick.com

Division 4 – Flagstone & Brick Subcontractor

Pereira Construction, LLC
John Pereira
301-924-0652

J. Sanchez Masonry, Inc.
Amilcar Sanchez
240 899-9443
www.jsanchezmasonry.com

Division 5 – Ornamental Railing Subcontractor

Beltway Iron Company, Inc.
Rob Herr
410-414-8200

Reliable Rails, Inc.
Lawrence Giles
703-257-1321
www.reliablerails.com

Division 6 – Lumber Supplier

Barrons Lumber
Valerie Mercier
301 948-6600
www.barronslumber.com

Division 6 – Lumber, Cornice & Trim Subcontractor

TW Perry
Tim Giles
301-670-6215
www.twperry.com

Homestead Building Systems, Inc.
Matt Danner
301-371-3545
www.homesteadbuildingsystems.com

Construction Services and Supply
Todd Wood; John Steinbruck
410-443-4506

Division 6 – Granite and Corian Supplier

Designer Surfaces Unlimited, Inc.
Jeannie Russell
301-682-3280
www.designersurfacesinc.com

E & C Marble & Granite, Inc.
Evelyn Carter
301.610.2010
www.eandcmarbleandgranite.com

Division 7 – Roofing Supplier

The Roof Center
Mike Tansey
301 948-6066
www.roofcenter.com

Division 7 – Roofing Subcontractor

Topper Construction
Dave Rentschler
301-874-0220
www.topperconstruction.com

SBL Enterprise, Inc.
Rose Ferraro
410-608-7725

Division 7 – Siding Subcontractor

Washington Building Contractors, Inc.
David Lee
703-961-9770

Topper Construction
Dave Rentschler
301-874-0220

Division 7 – Insulation Subcontractor

Devere Insulation
Michelle Griffit
410-360-6900
www.devereinsulation.com

G & B Insulation Company
Greg Fulcher
301-934-4824
www.gb-insulation.com

Division 8 – Exterior Doors & Windows Supplier

Builders Window & Door
Al Landaman
301-831-8241
www.builderswindowanddoor.com

Division 8 – Garage Doors

Fred C. Johnson Company, Inc.
Bob Swigert
410-799-2126
www.garagedoorsmaryland.net

Division 9 – Painting Subcontractor

Angel’s Painting
Jose Moreno
240-421-3534

V.R. Painting, Inc.
Remus Vlad
540-286-0699

Division 9 – Drywall Subcontractor
Total Drywall
Jimmy Kraft
240-793-5959

Division 9 – Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Flooring Supplier & Subcontractor

Builders Floor Service, Inc.
Greg Stone
703-569-6000 x605

Division 9 – Ceramic Tile Supplier

Mosaic Tile Company
Michael Lowden
571-220-9692
www.mosaictileco.com

Division 9 – Carpet Subcontractor
Atlas Flooring
Bill Skowron
301-948-9144

Division 10 – Shower Door Subcontractor

The Shower Door King
Al Burch
301-874-0156
www.showerdoorking.com

Glass and More, Inc.
Spencer Spencer
301-330-5724

Division 10 – Mirrors Subcontractor

B & K Distributors, Inc.
Keith Harrington
301-498-0320

Division 10 – Door Hardware Subcontractor

B & K Distributors, Inc.
Keith Harrington
301-498-0320

Taylor Security & Lock Company, Inc.
Adam Bernick
301-948-7670

Division 10 – Fireplace Subcontractor

Fireplace Solutions
Kurt Bromwell
703-961-0212
www.fireplacesolutions.com

Division 11 – Appliances Supplier

Appliance Builders Wholesalers
Lori Horwitz
301-920-9680
www.abwappliances.com

Division 15 – Plumbing Fixtures

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc
Ashli Holmes
301 424-1393
www.ferguson.com

WaterWorks
Paul Murray
202-333-7180
www.waterworks.com

Union Hardware, Inc.
Alex Abarca
301-654-7810
www.unionhardware.com

Division 15 – Plumbing Subcontractor

PC Godaire, Inc.
Tim Godaire
301-428-7959

Robert A. Tull, Inc.
Tony Tull
301 948 2490

All Around Plumbing, Inc.
Brenden Madden
301-829-6745

Division 15 – HVAC Subcontractor

WH Metcalfe & Sons, Inc.
John Burke
301-371-0254

SCW, Inc.
Tom Le
301-856-4000

Jama Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Jose Mendez
703-307-6935
www.jamaheatingandcooling.com

Division 15 – Fire Protection Subcontractor

Fire Tech
Dee Jayasuriya
240-750-0487

Division 16 – Electrical Fixtures

Dominion Electric Supply Company, Inc.
Oscar Moreno
301 470-2121
www.dominionelectric.com

Rexel (formerly Branch Electric)
Mike Case
301-762-8100
www.rexelusa.com

Division 16 – Electrical Subcontractor

Lapole Electric, Inc.
Gary Lapole
301-748-3435

Hawkins Electric Service, Inc.
Tom Mailin
(301)927-0900
www.hawkinselectric.com

Contact offices

Montgomery County- City Of Rockville
Planning and Zoning Division
Department of Community Planning and Development Services
240-314-8200
www.Rockvillemd.gov

Montgomery County – City Of Rockville
Department of Transportation
Ronald Vaughn
301-495-4517
www.Rockvillemd.gov

Montgomery County – City Of Rockville
Department of Park & Planning
Steve Smith
301-495-4522
www.Rockvillemd.gov

County Of Fairfax, VA
Department of Planning & Zoning
Lisa Feibelman
703-324-1290

County Of Fairfax, VA
Community Development & Planning
David Hudson, Director
Phone: 703.385.7820

County Of Fairfax, VA
Parks & Recreation
Micheal McCarty
Phone: 703.385.7858

City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Development Services – Zoning Division
John Boyle, Zoning Administrator
703-248-5126
www.Fallschurchva.gov

City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Planning
Debra Gee
703-248-5225
www.Fallschurchva.gov

City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Transportation
Wendy Sanford
703-248-5040
www.Fallschurchva.gov

City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Parks & Recreation
Lisa Reed
703-248-5077
www.Fallschurchva.gov

Lenders
Sandy Spring Bank
Jeff Nelson 301-706-4660
Construction Loans

Suntrust Bank
301-718-9250

Modular, prefab, stick, panel, these are all just different methods of construction.
And there are pluses and minuses with each.

For instance, on an addition or a renovation to an existing home, usually, the only
choice that makes any sense is to stick frame.

But when it comes to a new home, stick framing the entire home is probably not
the best option. Stick framing is probably a favorite method of most small builder.
But it has a lot of limitations when it comes to quality.

Watch these videos to see why (future posts will go over pros and
cons of modular and prefab methods):

Watch Part 1 here

Watch Part 2 here

Want a hard copy of our 50 plus page book mailed to you (sells for $30 on-line):

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With owning a home affordability getting better and home mortgage rates still near historic lows, the timing could be perfect for buying a new home. And in this relatively flat market or marginally up (at least inside the Washington DC beltway – Bethesda, Chevy Chase, McLean, Arlington, Falls Church – specifically) market, there are many options to consider. But before you start contemplating about the home style and number of bedrooms, here’s a real quick overview of some segments of the Maryland, Virginia Washington DC housing market.

1. “Resale” homes probably represent the biggest percentage of the market. Built years, or even decades ago, these homes were designed and built to reflect the requirements and the tastes of previous owners. They may be outfitted with outdated fixtures and technologies, and have poor construction. Buyers of these homes often fall in love with them for their character, their location or their “good-enough” fit with their needs, and accept the necessity of investing additional time and resources in remodeling and rebuilding.

2. “Spec” homes are built based on the speculation that a buyer can be found during or shortly after construction. These new homes may be designed with up-to-date floor plans and features to fit current preferences. When acquired before completion, a buyer may be able to select some finishing touches. But this type of home construction may also be designed to minimize cost and get the largest proceeds for the home builder, potentially leaving homeowners with less than the best materials and designs that are not as contemporary.

3.“Custom” homes are built according to the buyer’s specifications, usually on land they already own. While this type of new home construction embodies only ten percent of the market, it gives the homeowner the most control. Working with an “on your lot” custom home builder, the buyer determines all facets of home construction—from site selection to the home’s style, size and floor plan, types of windows and doors, flooring and siding, and all the details—cabinets, lighting fixtures, drawer pulls, paint colors, etc.
While “on your lot” home builders are sometimes thought of as large home builders, they can also accommodate today’s trend towards “right-sizing”. These days a custom home builder may work on smaller homes starting around 1500 square feet. Benefits include keeping material and labor costs to a minimum (potentially in the low $250,000 range), and customizable floor plans.
In keeping with price sensitive and “green” lifestyles, another benefit of working closely with a new custom home builder is the opportunity to incorporate the latest energy- and resource-efficient products and trends. Per the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), “Today’s homes are built twice as energy efficient as new homes a generation ago, making them more affordable (” The latest in energy-efficient materials¹ include windows with low-emittance (low-E) glass coatings, upgraded insulation, high efficiency HVAC systems, geo-thermal HVAC systems (check this new home in Falls Church with Geo Thermal ) house wraps and tight construction.
Federal tax credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency² may also be available for new home construction, covering 30% of the cost of materials and labor for systems such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels and residential fuel cells. Note that in order to qualify, these systems must be placed in service before the end of 2016.An added bonus for those considering purchases of custom homes—”Current costs (hbrnetwork.com/building-materials/construction-costs-profits-both-down-from-peak-levels.aspx) of building a new home are relatively low,”—according to Jason Dickens, president of the Athens Area Homebuilders Association. 2009 lumber and other material prices have dropped considerably when compared to 2005. “Right now is a very good time to build a house.”
Also, if you’d like to delve into modular home design and construction or prefabricated home building techniques, let us know. We have a new home line of semi-custom homes coming out in 2011.
So, while the acquisition of an existing “resale” or “spec” home will more than likely involve trade-offs, a custom home is a good option that offers real value in function, design and satisfaction—and the fulfillment of owning the home of your dreams.